Posted May 17th, 2011 by admin
Unfortunately a variety of myths prevail about why people can’t afford to go green. These myths simply don’t measure up to reality. The truth is that we can’t afford not to go green, not only for the sake of the environment, but also for the sake of our health and well-being. Moreover, by going green, [...]
Tags: Buy in Bulk, common myths, Going green, Make your own, natural cleaning solutions, Planet Earth Bag, Reuse stuff, simpler alternatives
Posted January 9th, 2011 by admin
Reading is still a favorite pastime for many people. But what happens to the literature once you are done reading it? Do you really need your own copy of a book that you’ll read once and get rid of? If you have a passion for books, music, movies, or other entertainment, you can enjoy your [...]
Tags: buying books, closest branch, eco-friendly bags, interlibrary loans, less clutter, less paper waste, local library, local public library, public library, Saving Money, specialty resources, trade magazines
Posted January 1st, 2011 by admin
It seems that every time you turn around the price of gas has gone up. If you drive a small car that might be okay, but with a family size van or SUV, you might need to take out a loan to get to work. Here are some ideas to help you increase your [...]
Tags: aerodynamically efficient, carbon footprint, driving habits, eco-friendly bags, fuel efficiency, gas guzzler, gas mileage, hybrid cars, reduce emissions
Posted December 17th, 2010 by admin
Your home is one of your most important assets. Taking care of it will serve you well now and in the future. One great selling point is your home’s energy efficiency. Sometimes, all it takes is a few little repairs that you can do yourself to get your home going in the “green” direction.
We are [...]
Tags: Clean your refrigerator coils, conserving our precious resources, drafty windows and doors, eco-friendly bags, energy-efficient shower heads, great way to conserve water, helping the environment, home's energy efficiency, lower those monthly utility bills, major energy savings, many simple repairs, programmable thermostat, relatively inexpensive, triple-paned windows
Posted December 1st, 2010 by admin
With the high cost of everything these days, people are learning to be more frugal. In being frugal, you are also very often helping the environment. This is never more evident than when you do your grocery shopping. Here are a few frugal and simple things you can do to save money and the environment:
Make [...]
Tags: Beauty of Leftovers, Butcher Shop, Buy in Bulk, Buy Reusable Water Bottles, change your habits, eliminate resource wasting, environmental impact of plastic bags, environmentally damaging, environmentally friendly household, grocery shopping, grocery shopping habits, Make a List, Reusable Shopping Bags, Save Your Grocery Budget, simple cloth bags
Posted August 12th, 2010 by admin
Schools in North America use more paper than other countries in the world. Fortunately, relative to other countries, the United States and Canada have a smaller population. If a country like China, with a population ranging in the billions, were as extravagant with their paper consumption, the rain forests would probably be gone in a [...]
Tags: Back-to-School, environment, helping out the environment, Ideas, paper consumption, photocopying, rain forests, recycled paper, Saving Money, Saving Money And The Environment, saving paper in schools, saving trees, sustainable environment, Tips
